Program Description
Pancreatic and biliary disorders can be among the most challenging gastrointestinal conditions to diagnose and treat, and they are becoming more and more common. The good news is that using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and techniques, some of these conditions can be prevented and cured, while others can be successfully managed. The Program in Pancreas and Biliary Disorders at Capital Health offers a multidisciplinary approach to optimize not only the care patients will receive, but also to better coordinate their care with referring physicians, medical oncologists, and other providers.

Our expert physicians have dedicated extra years to specialized training in these techniques and technologies, including advanced therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.

Clinical Research and Education
As part of the Center’s mission to improve patient care and remain on the cutting edge of technology, our physicians are continually involved in clinical research and education. All procedures, however, are performed only by the attending interventional gastroenterologist, without trainee involvement. Our interventional gastroenterologist, Dr. Jason Rogart, is often among the first to trial new equipment before or right after it becomes commercially available, and he has published numerous studies in the most prestigious medical journals in gastroenterology and surgery, as well as published numerous book chapters.

In February 2019, Dr. Rose Mustafa, a fellowship trained breast surgeon who specializes in surgical care for benign diseases and cancer, will be joining the Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.

With a reputation for providing advanced care to patients with complex, neurological conditions affecting the brain and spine, Capital Institute for Neurosciences recently welcomed two new advanced specialists, Drs. Vernard Fennell and Varun Naragum, to the Institute’s Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center team. They join neurosurgeon Dr. Michael F. Stiefel in providing some of the latest techniques to care for stroke patients.

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, with more than 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Because pancreas cancers and precancerous lesions are among the most challenging tumors to diagnose and effectively treat, Capital Health now offers the most advanced screening and treatment options as part of its Center for Digestive Health and Cancer Center, both located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.